16/02/2026
Is Your Roof Built for a Welly Southerly? 🏠💨
Right, let’s have a yarn about your roof. We’ve all been there—sitting inside during a classic Wellington gale, listening to the iron rattle and wondering if the rust is finally winning.
If you’re thinking about a fresh coat of paint to sharpen up the street appeal in Khandallah or keep the salt off in Island Bay, hold your horses. You can’t just slap some paint over the grime and hope for the best.
In this part of the world, preparation is 90% of the job. Here’s how we do it properly:
The Big Wash: A proper pressure wash isn't just a rinse—it’s about getting the Wellington salt and grime off so the paint actually sticks.
The Rust Treatment: If you’re in Lyall Bay or Petone, rust is your worst enemy. We treat the spots now, so you aren't replacing the whole sheet in two years.
The Prep Work: We check the fixings and flashings. No point having a pretty roof if the wind’s going to lift it off next Tuesday.
WCC & DCC Compliance: We know the local rules. If you're in a heritage spot like Thorndon or Mt Vic, we make sure the look is spot on.
Pro Tip: Don’t wait until you’re putting buckets out in the hallway. A bit of maintenance now saves you a massive bill from the Wellington City Council for a full re-roof later.
Getting the house ready for winter in Karori, Johnsonville, or out in Lower Hutt?
Drop a comment or flick us a message. We don’t do "she’ll be right" jobs—we do it right the first time so you can get back to the St John’s Bar or the Ale House without worrying about a leak.